Is The Bird in Hand Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Bird in Hand Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Bird in Hand Inn?

Check-in start time: 5:30 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM.

Where is The Bird in Hand Inn located?

Situated in Telford, this inn is within a 15-minute walk of Ironbridge Gorge, Iron Bridge and Jackfield Tile Museum. Broseley Pipeworks and Museum of the Gorge are also within 1 mile (2 km).

The Bird in Hand Inn Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

11 Dec 2019

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

War ein sehr angenehmer Aufenthalt. Das Zimmer geräumig, ein nettes Zimmer typisch für eine Pension, deutlich mehr Charme als ein Hotelzimmer. Nicht ganz so toll der Teppich in Bad /WC, dafür aber der Besitzer super freundlich und hilfsbereit. Die Umgebung ist auch interessant, einige Museen und schöne Gegend, wenn man nur richtigen Jahreszeit dort ist und Zeit hat.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Philip

18 May 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Walking holiday Ironbridge

Excellent food very comfortable stay for four nights. Friendly staff and superb real ale!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

19 Feb 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Otto

10 Feb 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrific stay

This was the ideal traditional place to stay. Very welcoming, comfortable and with delicious food. I would have liked to have stayed longer and will definitely come again. Thank you!

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dave, Ripon,North Yorkshire

1 Feb 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good value and excellent reception from staff

Good old fashioned hospitality in olde world pub,substantial food at reasonable prices

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Oxford

21 Jan 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely overnight stay

We were looking for somewhere to stay overnight to break up our journey, and decided to give the Bird In Hand a go. We were welcomed and looked after very well, and instantly felt comfortable. The dinner in the evening was great. They make no bones about it being anything other than pub food, but that means they do it very well. The steak was outstanding. January isn't the best time to visit the gorge, but we'll almost certainly be back in better weather!

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Charlie, London

9 Oct 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Telford visit

Good host good food plenty of variety Will return

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

AngieB, Suffolk

31 Aug 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Friendly atmosphere in a nice pub

Friendly landlord and owner accommodation was good. The room was clean and the shower was excellent. The decor not to my taste, a bit dark, but everything was clean and very well set out. The deal we had was for half board and breakfast so we got a really good deal and the food was excellent. We would definitely stay there again, the room we had gave us a lovely view over the River Severn.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Robert

29 Aug 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Convivial pub, basic room.

Very welcoming host. Room was overlooking river with steep stairs access. Decor and bedding was tired.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

7 Jul 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly staff, food good and accommodation comfortable, would go again.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

18 May 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location for the gorge

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

3 Mar 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect spot for visiting historic Ironbridge

Just what we would expect from a pub that is older than the Ironbridge itself. Full of character rather than part of a chain

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

27 Feb 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely location

A lovely weekend

8/10 Good

John, London

14 Oct 2016

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Quaint Inn

Quaint is one way of describing the Bird in Hand. The decor of the room and the bar and restaurant area were slightly dated with lots of knick knacks etc. but both were comfortable and made for relaxing evenings. There was no reception area as such and I had to ring the door bell of the pub to gain the attention of a member of staff. Access to the bedrooms is at the rear of the premises and I was provided with a key to the back door as well as to the room. This suited me as I like to get out early to take photographs. The stairs are very steep and would not suit someone with mobility problems. This also applies to the steps from the car park to the pub. My room (4) was quite small but adequate for a short stay. The bar and restaurant were also quite small but this gave a pleasant intimate feel. The menu was quite extensive but not very adventurous. Good solid pub grub. One night I had local Shropshire pork chops which were delicious and on the second night I had one of the best steaks I have ever had.

10/10 Excellent

John

25 Sept 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not bad for a Gooner

Looked after like Royalty. Ideal for exploring Shropshire.

6/10 Okay

Rosalind, Manchester

29 Aug 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Friendly pub with rooms and a super breakfast.

I booked a family room for 2 teenagers and me in this delightful, quirky pub with rooms. We were visiting the area for V festival and the hotel is conveniently located for the festival buses from Telford. The welcome and friendly service were much appreciated. The breakfasts were delicious: tea/coffee, juices, cereals, 'English' breakfast cooked to order, followed by toast. We didn't have other meals there, nor did we sample the beers, as the festival days finished late. I would definitely stay again, preferably to explore the locality.

8/10 Good

Keith, Basingstoke, Hampshire

10 Jul 2016

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A Good comfortable Inn

Our room was very nice, comfortable and spotlessly clean. There were Tea and Coffee making facilities, a flat screen TV, hairdryer and sufficient storage for a couple. Bed was very comfortable and we had good nights sleep. The Bar/Lounge was traditional and where we had our Breakfast and Dinner. Both meals were satisfactory. Staff very welcoming and friendly as were the casual diners/drinkers who came in whilst we were there. This was nice as sometimes when staying at an Inn, the Locals treat you with coolness. Overall a great stay. Thanks guys!

10/10 Excellent

Sue and John , Melbourne, Australia

22 Jun 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location in a very attractive town.

We arrived late in the evening,later than expected, and the landlord had contacted us to let us know when the meals were finishing that evening which was very thoughtful and very useful. The hotel is in a great location. The room was clean, and comfortable with a view over the river. The meals are home cooked, generous in proportions and there is an extensive menu.

8/10 Good

FCH, Berkshire

28 May 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Historic

An interesting place to stay and the owner was a particularly nice man. However, as my wife and I are both 90 years old, it would have been helpful if we could have been warned about all the steps to be climbed.

8/10 Good

happy group

6 Apr 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ironbridge museums

Very good cosy but dated room. Good shower and staff friendly and helpful. Nice evening meals.Steep steps to pub but staff willing to carry bags. Will be back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Grant, Rutland

16 Feb 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Location Opposite River

This is a very nice and friendly, family run hotel. The room I had was very comfortable, but the highlight for me was the food, which was both excellent in quality and value. I will definitely stay again.

8/10 Good

Steve, Seattle

22 Jan 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Old inn (hotel/pub) with a lot of character.

We arrived just before check-in time (5:30 pm) on a freezing Monday in January and the place was deserted. But just as we were wondering what to do a car pulled up and the owner appeared. He was very friendly and helpful and directed us to our room which is accessed through the back. Narrow steep stairs took us up to our room which was not huge but quite cozy, and he had just had all the carpets replaced. It's an old room but had all the things you expect, TV, good sized bathroom, modern working shower. Beds were comfy enough. We then went downstairs for dinner in the pub which the owner/landlord had opened up especially for us, we were the only ones there apart from staff. So we got personal treatment! Their food selection is a better than most pubs and it was pretty good, especially the traditional English sponge pudding. We wished we had spent the previous night there.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

3 Nov 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Room comfort

The beds were too small for comfort. The Inn was closed during the day and as we arrived an hour earlier than expected we were locked out. To gain access to the rooms you have to go outside and around the back of the building.

8/10 Good

robert, Wirral

15 Oct 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

October sunshine

we booked the bird in hand as it was central to all the museums. the Bird in Hand is one of the oldest buildings in the world heratige site of the Ironbridge. It is in a raised position over looking the river severn with seating outside and a childrens playground at the rear. it has a large car park to the front and the entrance is reached up a flight of steps. Once inside you are greated by the very friendly owner whos family have owned the Inn for generations. Service from the staff was excellent. The decor is of an old worldy Inn and very clean and cosy. We dined quite a few times here and found the food generous in portions and top quality,even if the choice of fayre was a bit dated. The rooms are at the back of the Inn and are reached by some more stairs ( a bit tricky if your not very good on your pins) The rooms are very clean and tidy and decor is in keeping with the Inn. You can hear the odd car go past in the morning but its not too much of a problem. Everything Ironbridge has to offer, nice Resteraunts good Pubs,Museums and beautiful scenery is within walking distance or a short drive away from the Bird in Hand. I recommend that you stay here, as we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and are planning to return soon. ( ps there is an ATM at the CO-OP and the Post Office in Ironbridge if you need cash )

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

14 Sept 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice friendly hotel close to Ironbridge

This hotel is a really nice hotel run by a lovely couple. The food was fantastic and very reasonable. 5 minute walk from the centre of Ironbridge and views across the river.

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